Strategic Government Relations Manager

Tourism Australia is excited to offer an 8-month acting opportunity for the role of Strategic Government Relations Manager within the Corporate Affairs team.

Tourism Australia is seeking a highly capable and politically sharp Strategic Government Relations Manager to play a critical role in shaping our engagement within the Australian Government.

Working closely with the General Manager, Government Relations, you will operate at the intersection of promotion, policy, politics, and industry - supporting Cabinet and parliamentary processes, managing key stakeholder relationships and ensuring Tourism Australia is well positioned to influence outcomes that support the growth of Australia’s visitor economy.

About the Role

This is a high-impact role responsible for supporting and executing Tourism Australia’s government engagement strategy. You will provide trusted advice to senior leaders, coordinate complex processes across government and represent Tourism Australia in key forums.

Key areas of focus include:

• Work across Tourism Australia to provide government relations advice on campaigns, initiatives, and risk management


• Support the development and execution of strategies to represent tourism across federal government agencies.


• Lead coordination of input into Commonwealth Budget processes and contribute to Cabinet submissions and policy advice.


• Help manage relationships with the Office of the Minister for Trade and Tourism and support parliamentary processes, including inquiries and Senate Estimates.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key agencies including DFAT, Austrade, Home Affairs and Infrastructure to advance Tourism Australia’s objectives.


• Prepare high-quality ministerial briefings, submissions, and correspondence, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

About You

You are a strategic thinker and have a deep understanding of government processes. You thrive in complex environments and are confident engaging with diverse and senior stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Experience in a Ministerial office, government department, or agency at a senior level


• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Economics, Business, Communications or a related field are highly regarded.


• Demonstrated expertise in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and government relations


• Strong understanding of Cabinet, Budget and parliamentary processes


• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality briefs and submissions


• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure


• Highly developed influencing and relationship-building skills

About Us

Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, both for leisure and business events. We are active in 16 key markets and our activities include advertising, PR and media programs, trade shows and industry programs, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research.

Every day we share our passion with the world, sharing the story of Australia and our 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. We are equally as passionate about creating an incredible culture at Tourism Australia, recognising and supporting the individuality of our people, in an environment where we learn and grow together.

Why Us?

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values. We bring our values to life through the way we behave every day.

• We think big and without borders… We have a proud history of doing innovative and ground-breaking work. And we’re not done yet


• We make each other better… We’re one team. We value diversity and listen to all opinions before aligning on the best way forward, but robust discussion makes our work stronger


• We do the right thing… We are respectful of communities, cultures, and the earth we all inhabit, and take our responsibility to care for all three seriously


• We only do work that makes a difference… There’s so much we can do, and want to do, but we focus on the things that will add the most value to our industry


• We’re obsessed with telling the Australian story… We’re passionate about Australia, her land, nature, people, and culture. And We’re proud of our role in sharing her story with the world.

Why Join Tourism Australia?

• Shape Australia’s tourism future


• Engage with senior government stakeholders and industry leaders


• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing Corporate Affairs team


• Contribute to an organisation committed to inclusion, integrity, and impact

How to Apply

If you are a strategic and driven government relations professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by 17 June 2026 with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Tourism Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection including those with disabilities. We embrace individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.